How severe is CVE-2002-1536?

CVE-2002-1536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1536?

CVE-2002-1536 affects Hans Persson Molly. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1536?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1536 published?

CVE-2002-1536 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1536

CVE-2002-1536 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hans Persson Molly with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hans Persson Molly
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Molly IRC bot 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the $host variable for nslookup.pl, (2) the $to, $from, or $message variables in pop.pl, (3) the $words or $text variables in sms.pl, or (4) the $server or $printer variables in hpled.pl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1536?: Molly IRC bot 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the $host variable for nslookup.pl, (2) the $to, $from, or $message variables in pop.pl, (3) the $words or $text variables in sms.pl, or (4) the $server or $printer variables in hpled.pl.
How severe is CVE-2002-1536?: CVE-2002-1536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1536?: CVE-2002-1536 affects Hans Persson Molly. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1536?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1536 published?: CVE-2002-1536 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hans_persson:molly:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*